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[majoring]

[Someone looks totally wrecked] Has anyone seen Al - has anyone seen Shepard? Or - or Tali. [Rubbing a hand over his face] They've been missing too long now. I know - I know there are a lot of newcomers here, so if anyone's see a tall female soldier, brown hair, probably in armour, could you let me know? Uh, please? I'm also looking for a female Quarian - alien, that is. She wears a full body suit with a helmet, purple accents, never takes it off.

If anyone has information and could let me know, that would be fantastic. Thank you.

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[trustycrowbar]

...Shepard's missing?

I haven't seen her--or Tali either, come to think of it, but with everything that's happened in the past few weeks they could have gotten lost in the shuffle.

[majoring]

[He shakes his head] She would have gotten in contact. If she hasn't, it means she can't.

[trustycrowbar]

[At least two very distinct and very unpleasant possibilities come to mind immediately. He hopes he's wrong on both parts.]

Do you have any idea where they could've gone? I think you know them both better than I do.

[majoring]

Honestly? The possibilities are endless when it comes to Shepard. She could be anywhere at this point.

[trustycrowbar]

If you get it in your head to start up a search party, I'll lend a hand. I hope it doesn't come to that, however.

[majoring]

Thanks - thanks for the help. I might just do that. [Muttering under his breath] You'd think I'd be used to this by now.

[trustycrowbar]

[?]

...I take it you're another one of her crew members. Name's Gordon. I got to know the Commander, oh, I'd say about a month ago, maybe more.

[majoring]

I- yeah, I was on her crew about two and a half years ago. [a pause] At least, from the time it was back home. I only recently joined back up with her. [And started banging her :'D]

[trustycrowbar]

So what happened that you weren't there for two and a half years?

[majoring]

She died. [Is the short of it. He's not going to get into Horizon with a stranger]

[trustycrowbar]

[Being here has taught him that death can be a treatable condition. It still sounds very strange to him when he finds himself replying with:]

Ah. Right.

[passive]

Missing? I haven't seen them, but... I'll keep an eye out. [And she frowns, because people disappearing does not usually bode well, in her experience.] I hope you find them soon, Kaidan.

[majoring]

Thanks, Bethany. [His expression tightens slightly] Yeah. Me too.

[passive]

Where and when did you see them last? With everything that's been going on, maybe they just... [She trails off uncertainly, doubtful that "maybe they went home" is something he wants to hear.] They'll turn up, I'm sure.

[majoring]

About - about two days ago now? At first I thought we'd both - we'd all - just gotten caught up in all the commotion, but she would have gotten in contact by now. [There's a pause, and then he manages something that's almost like a smile. Sort of] It's okay, Bethany. I know what the options are, here.

[passive]

Well... [She was going to say something encouraging, but she kinda gets the feeling he doesn't want to hear it. It's cool, she understands.] Regardless, I'll keep an eye out. I'm sure we'll hear from her soon.

How are you holding up, otherwise?

[majoring]

[Good feelings, Bethany] It means a lot. I appreciate it.

Otherwise? [a dry chuckle] I don't know, this is all I can really focus on right now. Everything's all in one piece, though.

[passive]

My brother disappeared not too long ago, so... ah. I've been there, sort of.

[N-Not that she cares about Garrett or anything! Baka!!]

No injuries or anything, then? Good... good.

[majoring]

I'm sorry to hear that. How - how are you doing, then? Sorry I didn't ask earlier, I'm kind of off-balance right now.

[studieswaitressing]

I'll definitely keep an eye out for both of them, Kaidan.

[majoring]

[He manages a smile for her.] Thanks, Mystique. How're you doing? Things have been, uh, hectic around here lately, to say the least. You make it through okay?

[studieswaitressing]

Oh, yeah.

[She grins. She might've even had a little fun with a UE soldier.]

We mutants are durable.

[majoring]

I'm glad. If we - if anything like that ever happens again, don't hesitate to call me for some back up, okay? Even if you are durable.

[studieswaitressing]

Of course. Same goes for you, for the record.

[majoring]

[A faint chuckle] Thanks, Mystique. I appreciate the concern.

[studieswaitressing]

No problem. I hope things work out. People going back kind of -- sucks, unsurprisingly.

[majoring]

You've been here a while, huh.

[studieswaitressing]

Not as long as some people, but pretty long.

[majoring]

I guess you've had to deal with people coming and going too, then? [A sigh] I guess I can understand why they're doing this. but it doesn't make it any less messed up.

[studieswaitressing]

Yeah, and Charles says I was here before.

[Not that she remembers it, of course.]

[majoring]

You - really? You don't remember anything about that?

[studieswaitressing]

No, I don't.

[It made her wonder whether she'd remember anything about this place if she was sent back home.]

[majoring]

Sorry to bring it up. [He shakes his head] Every time I think I've got a handle on this place, something new pops up.

[studieswaitressing]

Hey, don't worry about it.

[She shrugs.]

Tell me about it. Or how about when things change from one day to the other?

[Things from their world that hadn't been there suddenly showing up, for example.]

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[wrexy]

Shepard will turn up. The void couldn't hold her the first time, don't see how it could manage a second. [He chuckles.]

But Tali. That one likes getting lost. Where'd you see her last?

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[majoring]

[He sounds kind of tense.] Yeah, well, the void also took two years to give her back. [There's a pause and then a sigh. He scrubs a hand over his face] Sorry, Wrex.

In the catacombs, taking a breather - so to speak. We all came aboveground again, and neither of them came with.

[wrexy]

Huh. I always forget two years is a long time for your species. But if Tali's with Shepard, they're both fine.

[majoring]

[A beat] I guess it's the other way around for me. Forgetting how short two years is for krogan, I mean.

That's what I mean. I can't be sure that she is with Shepard. I know they're both gone, but I have no idea if they went together.

[wrexy]

Asking around is about the best you can do, then. Bellyaching won't do a damn thing, even if you're pretty good at it. [Heh]

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[cerberusbadass]

[Ok shit, he's just being careful now, but. Just can't risk being recognised, so he goes for audio. Given the weird world, Anderson might have wound up here, too. And given he knows the Commander... ALSO, THIS COMES WITH A FAKE NAME, OF COURSE. Same one he's used in his intro, Daniel Zhu.]

Are you talking about the Shepard? Commander Shepard?

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[majoring]

[There's a pause, before he replies, neither confirming or denying.] Why do you ask?

[cerberusbadass]

Are you kidding?

[Well, he's trying to play his mercenary-from-Omega role at least. Even if that sounds a little too dry maybe.]

I knew I was being thrown into somebody else's war, but I didn't know Commander Shepard was here. I thought he was a man though.

[majoring]

What? No, she - she's definitely a woman. Sorry, it's been a rough few days. I'm Major Alenko, System's Alliance. Who are you?

[cerberusbadass]

My name's Daniel Zhu. Just a recent arrival here. I've heard about what you did during Saren's attack on the Citadel. Honoured to meet you, Major.

But tell me something, who is the guy they use in the ads, then?

[majoring]

[He'd probably receive that better if he wasn't worried out of his mind about his girlfriend.] I - sorry it couldn't be under better circumstances, Daniel. Have you had someone explain what's going on around here to you?

[He sounds more distracted than anything else] I really don't know what you mean. A lot of legends've sprung up around her, though. She's kind of a, uh, impressive personality.

[cerberusbadass]

[Oh, that's fine, Kaidan. ♥ I just love how awkward this'll get soon.]

Don't doubt it. But yeah, I've heard the basics. From the people in charge, though, so I'm guessing that isn't everything that's going on.